Walla Walla Knights of Columbus Records, 1911-2003

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Knights of Columbus. Michael Flohr Council No. 766 (Walla Walla, Wash.)
Title
Walla Walla Knights of Columbus Records
Dates
1911-2003 (inclusive)
Quantity
7.0 linear feet, (6 flat boxes, 1 manuscript box)
Collection Number
WCMss.479
Summary
This collection contains records from the Walla Walla chapter of the Knights of Columbus. They consist of meeting minutes, a membership badge, and newspaper clippings. These records, which dates from 1911 through 2003, also contains photographs and pamphlets.
Repository
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Penrose Library, Room 130
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA
99362
Telephone: 5095275922
Fax: 5095264785
archives@whitman.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. The Walla Walla chapter, founded May 3, 1903, was named after Michael Flohr, who was the first permanent pastor of St. Patrick Church in Walla Walla, Washington. The organization continues to hold regular social, community, and charity events.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Knights of Columbus Reccords contain the organizational records of the Walla Walla chapter of the Knights of Columbus. They consist primarily of meeting minutes, membership badge, and newspaper clippings. These records, which date from 1911 through 2003, also contain photographs and pamphlets.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Tom Vinti in June, 2003. The accession number is retro-0035.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Fraternal organizations

Geographical Names

  • Walla Walla (Wash.)